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Calum · 02-11-2015, 06:06 PM

I loved the way the car felt at first. Then as I got used to its limits I started realizing how unpredictable it was when hitting a mid corner bump. I got that fixed with some RCE yellows. Next I started to realizing that I wasn't getting enough information for ME to tell if the back end was about to step out, so I replaced some bushings to add a little NVH. Next I ungraded the tires to MPSS, stock size on the stock rims. Again it was unpredictable when going over mid corner bumps. Not so much that it was uncontrollable, but enough that I'm not comfortable holding it at the limits. So, now I've got a set of RCE Tarmac 0's waiting to go in this spring. (Thanks again Myles and Andy)

At present it's just a DD, but I've been toying with the idea of attending an auto-x school this summer and possibly attending a few races. I like the idea of the competition, but I hate the idea of worrying about points and classing when modding my cars.

As for appearance, I couldn't care less about the size of the fender gap. In fact unless the guys at RCE tells me otherwise, my intention is to run the T0's as close to factory ride height as possible. If there's a performance benefit I'll lower it, but I don't want to sacrifice steering feel for appearance. The car is already beautiful as it is.

Edit: I should also add that with the yellow's I find turn in to be excellent, very neutral feeling upon corner entry, to me . There is a hint of mid corner understeer, and if I do start to auto-x I might have been worried about tuning that for mid corner oversteer. As it is though, it's just enough to keep me feeling safe and happy. I'll see what the T0's bring, I suspect the added camber up front with the spring rates, damping, and the drop I'm intending will result in a similar feeling. If not I'll be looking for sway bars. The problem with that though, is I'm a big fan of keeping the rear as independent as possible to allow me to put power down as early as possible. I can't justify the cost of upgrading the diff and honestly I don't think I should have to.

02-11-2015, 06:06 PM	#4
Calum That Guy Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 asphalt FRS MT Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 5,058 Thanked 2,868 Times in 1,499 Posts Mentioned: 82 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I loved the way the car felt at first. Then as I got used to its limits I started realizing how unpredictable it was when hitting a mid corner bump. I got that fixed with some RCE yellows. Next I started to realizing that I wasn't getting enough information for ME to tell if the back end was about to step out, so I replaced some bushings to add a little NVH. Next I ungraded the tires to MPSS, stock size on the stock rims. Again it was unpredictable when going over mid corner bumps. Not so much that it was uncontrollable, but enough that I'm not comfortable holding it at the limits. So, now I've got a set of RCE Tarmac 0's waiting to go in this spring. (Thanks again Myles and Andy) At present it's just a DD, but I've been toying with the idea of attending an auto-x school this summer and possibly attending a few races. I like the idea of the competition, but I hate the idea of worrying about points and classing when modding my cars. As for appearance, I couldn't care less about the size of the fender gap. In fact unless the guys at RCE tells me otherwise, my intention is to run the T0's as close to factory ride height as possible. If there's a performance benefit I'll lower it, but I don't want to sacrifice steering feel for appearance. The car is already beautiful as it is. Edit: I should also add that with the yellow's I find turn in to be excellent, very neutral feeling upon corner entry, to me . There is a hint of mid corner understeer, and if I do start to auto-x I might have been worried about tuning that for mid corner oversteer. As it is though, it's just enough to keep me feeling safe and happy. I'll see what the T0's bring, I suspect the added camber up front with the spring rates, damping, and the drop I'm intending will result in a similar feeling. If not I'll be looking for sway bars. The problem with that though, is I'm a big fan of keeping the rear as independent as possible to allow me to put power down as early as possible. I can't justify the cost of upgrading the diff and honestly I don't think I should have to. Last edited by Calum; 02-11-2015 at 06:49 PM.